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Testimonies for the Church, Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

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elatives were not allowed to take <strong>the</strong> children, <strong>the</strong>y<br />

were dissatisfied, and have done nothing <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>m.<br />

The confidence of <strong>the</strong> parents in <strong>the</strong> church should<br />

be considered, and not be <strong>for</strong>gotten because of<br />

selfishness.<br />

We have <strong>the</strong> deepest interest <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>se children.<br />

One has already developed a beautiful Christian<br />

character and married a minister of <strong>the</strong> gospel. And<br />

now, in return <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> care and burdens borne <strong>for</strong><br />

her, she is a true burden bearer in <strong>the</strong> church. She is<br />

sought unto <strong>for</strong> advice and counsel by <strong>the</strong> less<br />

experienced, and <strong>the</strong>y seek not in vain. She<br />

possesses true Christian humility, with becoming<br />

dignity, which can but inspire respect and<br />

confidence in all who know her. These children are<br />

as near to me as my own. I shall not lose sight of<br />

<strong>the</strong>m, nor cease my care <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>m. I love <strong>the</strong>m<br />

sincerely, tenderly, affectionately.<br />

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